Social Worker (Part-Time)

Edenbrook Lakeside , part of the Eden Senior Care network, is a beautiful Skilled Nursing facility seeking a Social Worker for our wonderful facility in Milwaukee, WI.

This person will perform a full range of professional assignments in a full-functioning capacity. While experience in long-term care is preferred, we are open and willing to training the right candidate!

Responsibilities :

Functioning on behalf of the nursing home residents as assigned, by promoting the general well-being of each resident through identification of their emotional and psychosocial needs.

Will work with staff in developing a means to meet and sustain these needs through interviews, assessments and the development and execution of a resident centered care plan.

Duties :

Provide Social Services oversight completing duties as assigned for the residents of Eden Senior Care

Work closely with Marketing Director to coordinate referral-to-admission process

Communicate with insurance companies to obtain prior authorization for admissions; keep record of insurance updates and communicate with departments included in update to ensure it is done timely

Assist new residents and family members with completion of Admission Paperwork

Provide information to residents / families in regards to Medicare, Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available to the resident; assist with completion of Medicaid applications as deemed necessary

Insure PASRR is completed to state requirements

Participate in resident assessment – provide background information and social history, as identified in the MDS process, in accordance with the RAI manual

Involve the resident and family member in planning objective and goals for the resident; develop a written plan of care to work towards meeting identified goals

Attend and lead Behavior Meeting and monitor Gradual Dose Reductions (GDR) and consents for psychotropic medications according to state regulations

Complete timely progress notes on each resident

Have an open-door policy to all residents, family members, and staff to listen to their problems or needs; do effective counseling or referrals to meet their needs

Report concerns / grievances to Executive Director and initiate investigation

Serve as an advocate for the resident and his / her rights, helping the resident learn assertiveness in communicating their needs, wants, and problems to the appropriate departments and agencies

Participate in Monthly QAPI Committee meetings.

Attend Stand-Up meeting daily; report to IDT about pay changes, care conferences, concerns, etc.

Initiate and lead the discharge planning process; coordinate with outside resources such as : DME, Home Health, Hospice, etc. to ensure a safe transition to home or lower care setting

Issue denial letters according to state regulation

Assist in providing in-service education and orientation for employees regarding Resident Right and social service needs of residents

All other duties assigned by Administrator

Requirements :

Preferred : Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field including but not limited to Social Services, Sociology, Special Educations, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Psychology.

Required : Licensed Social Work certificate in the state of Wisconsin, current and valid. (LSW)

One year of supervised social work experienced in a health care setting working directly with individuals preferred but not required.

Able to promote cooperation between social services and other department employees.

Must be able to be professional over the phone and in person when representing the company.

Must have excellent communications skills and take pride in his / her performance.

Ability to write and give clear, concise instructions and remain calm during emergency situation

Benefits :

Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Vacation / Holiday / Sick time

401K

Supportive working environment and culture

Job Type : Full-time

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